Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
One must be very thorough in cleansing to get rid of any microscopic particles that can and will make them sick.
Flu season has descended upon HHS. Here’s how to stay healthy.
Warren Buffett and Greg Abel appear together at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, symbolizing the company’s leadership transition on May 4, 2024.
A New Era Begins at Berkshire Hathaway
Trump addresses the media about the situation in Venezuela.
U.S. Forces Seize Venezuelan Leader Nicolas Maduro in Overnight Operation
Swiss residents gather to mourn and honor those who lost their lives in the fire. https://abc7ny.com/post/hundreds-march-silence-honor-victims-switzerland-bar-fire-left-40-dead-new-years-eve/18351359/
People Around the World Mourn the Loss of New Year’s Eve Fire Victims
Foster Elementary School’s rooftop solar panels convert sunlight into usable energy for its building.
Foster Elementary School Goes Green with New Solar Panels
Students in Mr. Gauthier and Mrs. Kates' B block cafeteria study doing various activities in preparation for the rest of the day.
What Do Students Really Do in Study Halls?
Several papers and study resources for students this week.
Stress Levels Rise for Students in the Week Leading up to Midterms
Care and Share was introduced at the Service Club meeting on January 7th with a Canva slide detailing the goals of the organization and board members. Hingham Service Club Google Classroom 
Care and Share: A New Addition to Service Club
A student lays out their computer, folder, notebook, pencil, and highlighter of choice to study for midyear exams.
How to Succeed on Midyear Exams
The first stop on the field trip was the Hingham Town Hall, where the people working on that day circled around the chorus as they caroled.
HHS Chorale Spreads Joy Before the Break
Hingham Alum, Curtis Murphy, dribbles the ball against Whitman-Hanson in the 2021-2022 season.
Hingham Hosts Whitman-Hanson in Annual Boys-Girls Basketball Doubleheader
Drake Maye sprinting past a Chargers defender to set up a go-ahead field goal right before halftime. https://www.patriots.com/photos/best-game-photos-from-the-patriots-wild-card-game-victory-over-the-chargers-presented-by-sony#0a245692-ee7a-4715-976b-06cd44920acf
Patriots Defense Shines In a Low-Scoring Wild Card Win Versus the Chargers
Celtics Complete Thrilling Comeback Against Pacers
Celtics Complete Thrilling Comeback Against Pacers
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye passes against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. Sunday, December 21 2025.
Drake Maye Leads the Pats Back to the Playoffs, Clinching First Division Title Since 2019
Patrick Mahomes (Left) and Micah Parsons (Right) lay down in crucial pain after both went down with an ACL injury.
Mahomes, Parsons, and the Rest: A look at the NFL’s ACL Victims and their Teams’ Futures
The cover of the book The Housemaid written by Freida McFadden.
Romance Books Recently Turned into Movies
Vecna psychically holds Wii Byers in the air.
Conformity Gate: The Viral “Stranger Things” Secret Episode Theory, Explained
The showcased movie cover in cinema, features the main female characters, Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.
Is The Housemaid Movie as Good as The Book?
Anthony Ricci (right) stands to play the featured part in “Prelude to a Kiss” by Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, and Irving Gordon.
Looking at Hingham High School’s After-School Music Ensembles in the Small Ensembles Concert
In 1965, Bardot landed in France after a trip to Mexico with an oversized sombrero as a souvenir.
Brigitte Bardot: The Uncontainable Legacy of a Cultural Icon
Bloom Energy's Headquarters located in Silicon Valley
Has this Energy Company just Solved the AI Energy Crisis?
The current Hingham High School, which has been in use since the 2003-04 school year, uses a static drop schedule with six out of seven classes meeting each day.
Why the HHS Schedule Needs to Change
The 2026 ball drop hangs over Times Square days before it falls at midnight, welcoming the new year.
How to Maintain New Year’s Resolutions
Math teacher, Mrs. Campbell, and her students Alec Whitmore and Ryan Hallisey showing great participation for Tuesday's theme, Grinch vs. Santa.
Has Spirit Left Hingham High School?
Holiday decorations and songs play an important role in celebrating the holiday season.
A Review of Popular Christmas and Holiday Songs to Get You Into the Holiday Spirit
Foster Elementary School’s rooftop solar panels convert sunlight into usable energy for its building.
Foster Elementary School Goes Green with New Solar Panels
The playbill for the HHS production of The Drowsy Chaperone is pictured in front of the stage before opening night on Thursday (11/20/25) at Hingham Middle School.
Hingham High School Drama Presents: The Drowsy Chaperone
Mr. George, repping his Bruins gear for Jersey Day, poses at his desk in front of the tiger poster.
Teaching With Purpose: Mr. George’s Impact on Room 270
These four books are either banned in some schools, or have been challenged in others around the US.
The Impact of Censorship in American Education
Both titles illustrate an example of the tests available and the features AP Classroom presents.
AP Exam Reflections: What Students Had to Say
Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
Shining a light on Hingham news

The Harborlight
Hingham Alum, Curtis Murphy, dribbles the ball against Whitman-Hanson in the 2021-2022 season.
Hingham Hosts Whitman-Hanson in Annual Boys-Girls Basketball Doubleheader
Peter Ford, Contributing Writer • January 16, 2026
Drake Maye sprinting past a Chargers defender to set up a go-ahead field goal right before halftime. https://www.patriots.com/photos/best-game-photos-from-the-patriots-wild-card-game-victory-over-the-chargers-presented-by-sony#0a245692-ee7a-4715-976b-06cd44920acf
Patriots Defense Shines In a Low-Scoring Wild Card Win Versus the Chargers
Liam Cusick, Contributing Writer • January 15, 2026
News
One must be very thorough in cleansing to get rid of any microscopic particles that can and will make them sick.
Flu season has descended upon HHS. Here’s how to stay healthy.
Fox Clarke, Contributing Writer • January 19, 2026
Warren Buffett and Greg Abel appear together at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, symbolizing the company’s leadership transition on May 4, 2024.
A New Era Begins at Berkshire Hathaway
Martina Misdea, Contributing Writer • January 15, 2026
Trump addresses the media about the situation in Venezuela.
U.S. Forces Seize Venezuelan Leader Nicolas Maduro in Overnight Operation
Gus Doggett, Contributing Writer • January 10, 2026
View All
Student Life
Students in Mr. Gauthier and Mrs. Kates' B block cafeteria study doing various activities in preparation for the rest of the day.
What Do Students Really Do in Study Halls?
Henry Healey, Contributing Writer • January 19, 2026

The study hall is a sought after elective for most students at the high school....

Several papers and study resources for students this week.
Stress Levels Rise for Students in the Week Leading up to Midterms
Justin Kosierowski, Contributing Writer • January 19, 2026

Everyone knows that midterms are one of the most stressful times of the year....

Arts & Entertainment
The cover of the book The Housemaid written by Freida McFadden.
Romance Books Recently Turned into Movies
Brigid Kiernan, Contributing Writer • January 19, 2026
Vecna psychically holds Wii Byers in the air.
Conformity Gate: The Viral “Stranger Things” Secret Episode Theory, Explained
William Vanderweil, Contributing Writer • January 18, 2026
Is The Housemaid Movie as Good as The Book?
Gabi Magner, Contributing Writer • January 15, 2026
Looking at Hingham High School’s After-School Music Ensembles in the Small Ensembles Concert
Liam O'Toole, Contributing Writer • January 10, 2026
View All
Hingham Alum, Curtis Murphy, dribbles the ball against Whitman-Hanson in the 2021-2022 season.
Sports
Hingham Hosts Whitman-Hanson in Annual Boys-Girls Basketball Doubleheader
Peter Ford, Contributing Writer • January 16, 2026

Hingham Boys and Girls basketball teams have the annual double header game this Friday against Whitman-Hanson....

Drake Maye sprinting past a Chargers defender to set up a go-ahead field goal right before halftime. https://www.patriots.com/photos/best-game-photos-from-the-patriots-wild-card-game-victory-over-the-chargers-presented-by-sony#0a245692-ee7a-4715-976b-06cd44920acf
Sports
Patriots Defense Shines In a Low-Scoring Wild Card Win Versus the Chargers
Liam Cusick, Contributing Writer • January 15, 2026

Going into Wild Card Weekend, many NFL fans were questioning the Patriots because of their easy schedule...

Celtics Complete Thrilling Comeback Against Pacers
Sports
Celtics Complete Thrilling Comeback Against Pacers
Shlok Patel, Contributing Writer • January 4, 2026

On Monday night at TD Garden, the Boston Celtics won against the Indiana Pacers with a final score of...

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye passes against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. Sunday, December 21 2025.
Sports
Drake Maye Leads the Pats Back to the Playoffs, Clinching First Division Title Since 2019
Dominic Lieto, Contributing Writer • January 4, 2026

After failing to bring the Patriots back against the Buffalo Bills in a disappointing loss in week 15,...

Readers' Opinions and Editorials
Bloom Energy's Headquarters located in Silicon Valley
Has this Energy Company just Solved the AI Energy Crisis?
Will Carr, Business Manager/Public Relations • January 12, 2026
Why the HHS Schedule Needs to Change
Ethan Warhaftig, Editor-in-Chief • January 10, 2026
How to Maintain New Year’s Resolutions
Abigail Zimmerman, Contributing Writer • January 4, 2026
Has Spirit Left Hingham High School?
Gabi Magner, Contributing Writer • December 23, 2025
A Review of Popular Christmas and Holiday Songs to Get You Into the Holiday Spirit
Lexie Grimm, Contributing Writer • December 22, 2025
A Clash Between Convenience and Tradition: Do Americans Prefer Natural or Artificial Christmas Trees?
Liam Cusick, Contributing Writer • December 21, 2025
More Than a History Lesson: Mrs. Black’s Meaningful Impact on Education at Hingham High School
Anna Corbett, Contributing Writer • December 13, 2025
The Next Strategic Investment in the Future of AI Hardware
Will Carr, Business Manager/Public Relations • December 2, 2025
Decorative Background
Readers’ Comments
Decorative Background
Staff Profile
Paige McManus
Paige McManus
Contributing Writer
Decorative Background
Archived Harborlight Posts